Ford Edge 2016 Owner's Manual page 191

A message displays if something obstructs
the radar signals from the sensor. The
sensor is located on the lower grille. The
system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and
does not function when something
obstructs the radar signals.
The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message displaying
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty
or obstructed in some way.
The surface of the radar in the grille is clean
but the message remains in the display.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the
radar signals.
Swirling water, snow or ice on the surface
of the road may interfere with the radar
signals.
It is possible to get a blockage warning and not be blocked. A false blocked condition self
clears or clears after a key cycle.
Switching to Normal Cruise
Control
WARNING
Normal cruise control will not brake
when your vehicle is approaching
slower vehicles. Always be aware of
which mode you have selected and apply
the brakes when necessary.
You can manually change from adaptive
cruise control to normal cruise control
through the information display.
Edge (CDQ, CWB) Vehicles Built From: 07-12-2015, GT4J 19A321 AKA enGBR, First Printing
Cruise Control
Cause
Keep the front of your vehicle free of dirt,
metal badges or objects. Vehicle front
protectors and aftermarket lights may also
block the sensor.
Note: You cannot see the sensor, it is
behind a fascia panel.
Clean the grille surface in front of the radar
or remove the object causing the obstruc-
tion.
Wait a short time. It may take several
minutes for the radar to detect that it is free
from obstruction.
Do not use the system in these conditions
because it may not detect any vehicles
ahead.
Do not use the system in these conditions
because it may not detect any vehicles
ahead.
The cruise control indicator light
replaces the adaptive cruise
control indicator light if you
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select normal cruise control. The gap
setting does not display, the system does
not automatically respond to lead vehicles
and automatic braking does not activate.
The system remembers the last setting
when you start your vehicle.
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